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Regular Basic Course Police Academy
 
FEE: See description in course details

LOCATION: Alameda County Sheriff's Office - Regional Training Center, 6289 Madigan Road, Dublin CA 94568 [MAP]

 

Training Managers should contact the Academy Coordinator directly to reserve seats in the Academy.

     Registration tab found at the bottom of this page is for Non-Affiliated applicants only.        

Tuition rates are subject to change. Final tuition rate will be established prior to academy start date.

 

 

Click for Academy Frequently Asked Questions Page

Chabot College will schedule an intensive format Regular Basic Course/Academy. Present and past academies are made up of a variety of law enforcement agency recruits. The academy is 1,064 hours in length.

POST CERTIFICATION: 1010-00100 - POST PLAN IV Reimbursable



COLLEGE CREDITS:  Chabot College will award 29 units for successful completion of the academy.

Important Steps for Enrollment:

  1. Register on Our Website:
    First, secure your spot by registering and paying directly through our website. The payment goes to us, not to the college.
  2. Apply to Chabot College:
    After registering with us, you must apply separately to Chabot College for course credit. Visit the Chabot College website at Chabot College to complete the application process. For best results, use Google Chrome when applying.
  3. Send Application Information:
    Once your application to the college is complete, email the following details to CC-ACSOAcademy@chabotcollege.edu:
    • Subject Line: (Insert Course Title and Start Date)
    • Your Full Name
    • Application Confirmation Number
    • Your Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

For Basic Academy veteran students that have VA education benefits, you may utilize them through Chabot College. Please contact the Chabot College Veterans Resource Center at https://www.chabotcollege.edu/veterans/

UPCOMING TEST DATES:  Test dates for the next Academy have not been determined.  Interested non-affiliate students may use the "Register" for the Academy link at the bottom of this page to place themselves on an interest list.  All students on this list will be notified of the application and testing schedule when the dates are established.

ACADEMY DIRECTOR: Captain Jeremy Hamman, Commanding Officer

ACADEMY COORDINATOR: Sergeant Joshua Hinckley

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Regional Training Center (925) 551-6970
academy@acgov.org

ACADEMY FEATURES:

  • Lifetime Fitness/Physical Training Program which runs the length of the academy.
  • An Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and Driving Simulator.
  • Newly constructed handgun, shotgun, and rifle ranges, live fire house and Simulator.
  • Modern classrooms and facility well suited for law enforcement basic training.
  • Dedicated full time academy staff and experienced, professional instructors

 *Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document.

http://sheriffacademy.com/upload/2024-Sanchez.Release.of.liability.Revised.pdf

 

LODGING: Reservations for lodging must be arranged by the student or his/her agency [Hotel List]

 

Available class datesSeats Available
10/27/2025 - 05/11/2026 85

 

 

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  • Physical
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